Child Development Curriculum Overview
“Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn” – O Fred
Being part of the Academy Transformation Trust family, we ensure our curriculum is ambitious and enjoyable through knowledge and skills developed throughout their time at Bristnall Hall. It is inclusive and knowledge rich and it is broad in terms of coverage and (at least) encompassing the breadth of the 2014 English National Curriculum. We ensure it meets the needs of our students and helps to develop character, personal pride and the highest moral standards.
Child Development is a course that will inspire and enthuse learners to consider a career in early years, or related sectors, where knowledge of child development is relevant. It will give learners the opportunity to gain a broad knowledge and understanding of, and develop skills in, the early years’ sector. For example, of child development and how play is used to promote development.
The course has been developed to reflect recent thinking and research in the sector, including the importance of having knowledge and understanding of child development for the age range from birth up to 8 years.
All of the units in the qualification give learners opportunities to link education and the world of work in engaging, relevant and practical ways. The course also enables learners to enhance their English and mathematical competence in relevant, applied scenarios, as well as support learners’ development of transferable interpersonal skills, including working with others, problem solving, independent study and personal, learning and thinking skills.
Child Development also gives learners a route through education that has clear progression pathways to further study or an Apprenticeship.
Teaching Staff:
- Miss K Haresign
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